Expression of Interest For Establishing Occupational Safety And Health (Osh) Management Systems in Rwanda

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Expression of Interest for Establishing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Systems in Companies Objective of this assignment: This assignment aims at establishing Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) in fifteen (15) selected companies within five priority economic sectors i.e. the wood sector, tourism, manufacturing, construction and the mining sectors with the purpose of ensuring that they align with national Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations and best practices. This assignment will also aim at building the capacity of OSH committees within companies and external coaches/experts to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) over time. To achieve this objective, the GIZ-SD4T programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Public Service (MIFOTRA) are hiring a consultant with expertise in the Occupational Safety and Health field to deliver among others; trainings for the representatives from OSH Committees and external coaches/experts to be selected by GIZ and MIFOTRA and establish Occupational Safety and Management Systems within the selected companies in close collaboration with the selected external coaches/experts. Duration of the assignment: GIZ shall hire the contractor for the anticipated contract term, from 27.05.202 to 30.11.2025. II. Tasks to be completed by the consultant: The contractor shall provide the following services: Training of OSH Committees, Labour Inspectors, and External OSH Coaches The consultant will organize and conduct a 2-day training session in Kigali aimed at building the capacity of OSH committees from selected companies, labour inspectors from secondary/satellite cities and Kigali, and external OSH service providers/coaches. This training will focus on equipping participants with the necessary skills to implement and evaluate Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS). Note: The trained external service providers/coaches will be assigned to specific sectors and will work alongside the consultant to implement OSHMS in the selected companies. The contractor will provide continuous guidance and support to ensure that coaches are well-prepared to carry out their responsibilities effectively. Implementation of OSHMS in Companies The consultant will support the implementation of OSHMS in selected companies, working alongside the trained external coaches to ensure practical and sustainable adoption of safety practices. The intervention will focus on selected companies from five economic sectors i.e. Wood, tourism, manufacturing, construction and mining sectors. For the purposes of this assignment, focus will also be put on companies within Kigali, Huye and Musanze districts and below are some of the tasks that the consultant(s) and external coaches/experts will be expected to implement for the success of this assignment. Assess the current OSH practices in the selected companies and identify gaps in existing procedures. Conduct risk assessments for each companys specific needs, ensuring alignment with their operations and industry standards as well as tailoring internal procedures based on guidelines in existing OSH national policies. Develop a comprehensive roadmap for the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS), outlining the steps and key milestones. Conduct training sessions for employees and management to ensure understanding of the OSHMS Implement the Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) and integrate it into the companys existing operations. Assess the effectiveness of the Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) implementation. Monitor progress and provide feedback to companies and coaches on improvements needed. Document best practices and lessons learned throughout the implementation process. Location: Kigali Deadline: Wednesday, 30/04/2025 23:59 Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/expression-interest-eoi-establishing-occupational-safety-and-health-osh-management-systems

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